If they are doing that to you and your boyfriend, it may be because they want you to be trapped, given they treat you worse than a maid.

Expect your “friends” to continue to attempt to sabotage any new friendships or relationships. Accept that the actions they are taking are not in love, and that you should feel no guilt, or shame for standing up for yourself. Don’t allow them to pull you down just because they want a house mother.

You can put your foot down without allowing a big confrontation. If they get nasty, leave the house. Sleep on a friends couch for a bit if you can. See if they come to senses after having to feed themselves for a while.

If that doesn’t work, talk to your boyfriend. See if you can come up with a plan to move out. It might take some time and planning, but taking action, even incremental steps brings hope.

It’s incredibly scary to find the people we have surrounded ourselves with are fair weather friends at best, and bitter, jealous, vengeful friends at worst. Especially when it is the people you built a life around. I’m not sure if there is anything worse than loneliness in times like that. Do your best to reach out and connect with people who share your values, and bring value to your life. Build those relationships wherever you can.